Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population was 36.96 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
36.96
Change on year
down 47.2%
World rank
21st
of 169 countries
All-time high
83.79
in 2016
All-time low
25.33
in 2017
Years of data
8
2012–2024

Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic, 2012–2024

204060802012201820242012: 56.62013: 33.42014: 37.82016: 83.82017: 25.32022: 722023: 702024: 37

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic stood at 36.96.

The figure is down 47.2% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic peaked at 83.79 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25.33, in 2017.

That places Central African Republic 21st out of 169 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 56.57
2013 33.36 -41.0%
2014 37.8 +13.3%
2016 83.79 +121.7%
2017 25.33 -69.8%
2022 72.05 +184.5%
2023 70.01 -2.8%
2024 36.96 -47.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 47.37 25.33 83.79 5
2020s 59.67 36.96 72.05 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic?
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Central African Republic was 36.96 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 83.79 in 2016.
What is the lowest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 25.33 in 2017.
How does Central African Republic rank for leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population?
Central African Republic ranks 21st out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
171 places, 1,690 data points, 2012–2024
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